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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191609040
Report Date: 06/23/2026
Date Signed: 06/23/2026 03:59:40 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/19/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260319163228
FACILITY NAME:DEBBIE'S CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191609040
ADMINISTRATOR:DEBRA JOHNSON YOUNGFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:521 SO. OSAGE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 671-4440
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90301
CAPACITY:77CENSUS: 24DATE:
06/23/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:CLARISSE JOSEPH, DIRECTORTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff encouraged a daycare child to cause harms towards another daycare child
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 06/23/2026, LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced visit to Debbies Child Care Development Center Preschool to deliver complaint findings on the above-mentioned allegations, received in the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO) on 03/19/2026.

LPA Clayton was greeted by Director Clarisse Joseph. LPA Clayton toured the facility for Health and Safety and observed 24 children being cared for and supervised by Director Clarisse and 3 fingerprint cleared staff.

On 3/26/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Luz conducted a complaint initial visit. LPA met with Shannon Hooper, Director. LPA Luz toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 32 children in care supervised by 4 staff, conducted an interview with Staff 1 and Staff 5, and obtained copies of the facility roster, personnel roster, parent handbook, and employee handbook, and made observations.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20260319163228
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: DEBBIE'S CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609040
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2026
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On 05/20/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lisa Clayton arrived unannounced at the CCC to continue the complaint investigation of a Personal Rights violation. LPA Clayton toured the facility inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection and observed 27 children in care, being supervised by 4 fingerprint cleared staff. LPA Clayton discussed the complaint allegations with Director Clarisse and Assistant Director Jordan. LPA Clayton interviewed staff and obtained copies of the facility roster and a document related to the complaint.

Based on interviews with the RP, staff, Licensee and review of the LIC 624 Unusual Incident Report, it was determined that the staff encouraged a daycare child to cause harm towards another daycare child. The investigation revealed that the staff member attempted to do a conflict resolution scenario with the children and a child was hit in the face with a frisbee.

Based on LPA’s interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation of Personal Rights is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, 101223(a)(1), is cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

LPA Lisa Clayton informed Director Clarisse that this report dated 06/23/2026 documents 1 (one) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Clayton informed Director Clarisse to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/23/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

The notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will results in a civil penalty of 100.00.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeals rights was provided to Director Clarisse Joseph

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
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Control Number 30-CC-20260319163228
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: DEBBIE'S CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191609040
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/30/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
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Director Clarisse will review the Preschool's disciplne policy with staff as well as have staff watch the Children’s Personal Rights in Child Care video on the Departments website and submit a written declaration of understanding of both.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a staff member attempted to do a conflict resolution scenario, which resulted in a child being hit in the face with a frisbee, which posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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Director Clarisse will submit the written declarations to LPA Clayton and the department no later than June 30, 2026.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
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